In his career, John worked for several employers including Berry Construction Company and Coastal Corporation (oil and gas plants). When John retired, he had worked in different locations, including Puerto Rico, Canada, and Aruba, where he and Jo Ann lived for 6 years. He enjoyed Country Western music, fishing, gardening, reading western novels and the Bible, and was happiest just being outdoors. John's favorite actor was John Wayne and watched all of his movies over and over and over.
John’s main passion was his grandchildren...he was a great listener and gave them his undivided attention whenever he was with them.
John is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Joan Eleanor Brown Beyeler. He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Jo Ann Brown, and their children, Todd Christopher Brown and his wife of Austin, TX, John Andrew Brown and wife Helen of Hoosick Falls, NY, John Raymond Brown, Jr. and wife Amber of Waco, TX, Julie Ann Dailey of League City, TX, Jill Marie Neal of Spring, TX, Jennifer Lee Parkman-Moore and husband Tony of La Porte, TX. Grandchildren include: Shannon Rose Brown, Courtney Nicole Brown, John Collin Brown and Crysta Benn all of Austin, TX, Madison Brown and Julianna Brown of Hoosick Falls, NY, Noah Brown and Jake Brown of Waco, TX, Ava Marie Neal-Keltner of Spring, TX, April Danielle Hernandez and Brandon Michael Hernandez of Sugar Land, TX, Shane Allen Moore of Deer Park, TX and Ryan Paul Parkman of Friendswood, TX. Great grandchildren include: Jett David Garcia and Jaden Daniel Garcia of Sugar Land, TX. Also surviving is John’s sister, Natalie A. Boyle and husband Frank of Norristown, PA; plus numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and many dear friends.
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